...The more you understand what is at stake in calculus, the better motivated you are to learn more about it! I love helping my students unlock that appreciation of the beauty and import of the subject, since it helps transform them into individual learners. I have a math degree from Yale Universi... (read more)
...I played in the Ledyard (CT) Community Jazz Big Band from 1997-2005. I played in the Griswold High School Jazz band as a guest musician/mentor from 1998-2005 and as a guest musician/mentor in the Lyman Memorial High School Jazz Band from 2008-2010. I love music and love working with young aspiring musicians. (read more)
...I focus on getting students competent and comfortable with the fundamentals of whatever topic they’re finding challenging. From my experience, when students are having a hard time with a particular topic, it’s usually a sign that they have not grasped an essential piece of knowledge associated w... (read more)
...Since graduating from URI, I have taught several sections of Algebra and Calculus courses at the community college level. Almost all of my teaching experience has been with non-major students, those who are not majoring in a discipline closely related to Mathematics. My experience has also been... (read more)